Senior R&D Test Engineer

Infravision•Austin, TX

About The Position

Infravision is looking for a Senior R&D Test Engineer to help build and validate next-generation aerial robotics and autonomous systems for power grid modernization. This is a senior individual contributor role with a clear path to leading the test engineering function as the team scales — you will be the architect of our test infrastructure, not just an operator of it.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Robotics, or related engineering field.
7–10+ years of experience in aerospace, robotics, autonomous systems, UAVs, or advanced hardware test.
Experience with instrumentation, DAQ systems, telemetry, and environmental testing.
Strong scripting and automation skills — Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar; able to build automated test frameworks.
Hands-on troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, and software systems.
Experience conducting validation and qualification programs for high-reliability hardware.
Willingness to travel to operational sites domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Experience scaling a test engineering function from scratch or leading a test team.
Background in aerospace, defense, or safety-critical hardware (DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD, or equivalent).
Experience with power electronics testing or high-voltage systems.
Familiarity with transmission, utility, or industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

Lead integrated test campaigns for aerial robotic systems and autonomous platforms, from bench validation through field deployment.
Design and commission test systems including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), environmental, endurance, vibration, and field test setups.
Develop automated test infrastructure using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or equivalent — building frameworks, not just running scripts.
Own data acquisition, telemetry, and instrumentation systems across the engineering program.
Drive root-cause investigations and reliability improvements in collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and software teams.
Support domestic and international field deployments.
Mentor junior engineers and establish scalable test engineering best practices as the team grows.
Define test priorities, manage the test program independently, and communicate findings clearly to engineering leadership.